CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship (CBCF Scholarship)

Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for full-time Black scholars pursuing a degree in visual arts .
Application Available: November 25, 2024
Deadline Date: March 15, 2025

Scholarship Details:

This scholarship was established in 2006 to provide financial assistance to African American or Black students pursuing a degree in the visual arts. Visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production, etc.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
2. Be preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree full-time at an accredited college or university. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply.
3. Be pursuing a career in the visual arts with an eligible major
4. Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
5. Exhibit leadership and be active in community
6. Selected applicants must identify as Black or African American

Application Requirements:

1.  Complete 2-part online application (must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by deadline)
2. Video Response: Personal Statement (not to exceed 3 minutes)
3. Provide samples of your creative work not to exceed 5 images (recommended to have the 5 images be themed)
4. Provide sample video for non-illustration areas of concentration
5. 2 Letters of Recommendation
6. Transcript(s) – must be uploaded directly into Academic Works (application portal)
7. Resume listing work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and special skills
8. A recent professional photograph suitable for publication (ie. A graduation or other professional quality photograph in which the dress is formal)

Visit the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation website for FAQs: https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/

Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript, Video

Essay Details:

1. Video Response: Please discuss your academic interests and/or professional goals and how you will make change in your community with your education.
2. Sample Art Work: Please upload *FIVE* (5) photograph images of your visual art samples. If you have a video as a form of sample work please provide the URL for review (video should not exceed 3 minutes).
Briefly explain the theme of your Visual Arts samples.Please provide video sample (for video production, stage settings, etc.)
Sample Work #1
Sample Work #2
Sample Work #3
Sample Work #4
Sample Work #5

Award Amount: $5,000

Website/URL: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2406

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: info@cbcfinc.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Completed application must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by deadline

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Ethnicity/Race, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Arts (Visual & Performing)
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: National